Here’s a look at some of the entertainment headlines doing the rounds today – get more on The Frequency tonight with Ken from 7-10pm.
Shayne Ward Bound For The Cobbles
Former X Factor winner Shayne Ward says landing a role in Coronation Street is a ‘dream come true’.
The singer will play Aidan Connor – the cousin of Kym Marsh’s character Michelle Connor.
The singer, who’s recently been on stage in London in Rock Of Ages, has signed a one-year contract with the soap.
New Tunes From Rita Ora
Rita Ora will release some new music next week.
It will be Rita’s first solo track since 2014’s ‘I Will Let You Down’.
The singer says the untitled single – is ‘mid tempo’ and ‘heartfelt’.
All Change At The Xtra Factor
Sarah-Jane Crawford has left The Xtra Factor after just one series as host.
The presenter has tweeted that she has a ‘new project’ this summer which means she won’t be able to return.
It’s all change on the main programme – with Louis Walsh heavily tipped to have left the judging panel.
Mark Ronson Added To V Festival
Mark Ronson’s the latest act to be lined up to appear at this year’s V Festival.
Scouting for Girls will be there too – frontman Roy Stride’s confirmed the band are also working on a new album after having a few years off.
Other big names on the bill include Calvin Harris, Sam Smith and Ellie Goulding.
Russell Kane and Frankie Boyle will headline in the comedy tent.
2,000 Sit-ups A Day?
Jake Gyllenhaal says his respect for boxers has ‘rocketed’ after getting in shape for new movie ‘Southpaw’.
The actor ended up doing 2-thousand sit ups a day in order to look the part for the sports film.
Jake says he spoke to lots of famous boxers about how they got into such good shape – and tried to emulate them.
Change Of Pace For Ant And Dec
Ant and Dec have decided to ‘take a break’ from new work for 2 years.
The pair say they won’t be doing anything other than Britain’s Got Talent, Saturday Night Takeaway and I’m a Celebrity.
The presenting duo say they’ve made the decision as they ‘want to have a bit of a life’.
Is Sex And The City 3 Happening?
Sarah Jessica Parker has dropped a massive hint that Sex and the City 3 might be happening.
The actress has posted a picture of her leaving Bloomingdales in New York – with the caption ‘The cat’s out of the little brown bag’.
She followed it up with the claim she’s under a ‘strict gag order’ and she’ll keep fans ‘posted’ as soon as she’s allowed.
Billie Lourd Denies Star Wars Rumours
Carrie Fisher’s daughter Billie Lourd has denied she’s going to play a young Princess Leia in the new Star Wars movie.
The actress says it’s just a rumour that only started because her mum played the iconic character in the George Lucas originals.
Billie refused to confirm what part she was playing in ‘The Force Awakens’ – which is out at Christmas.
